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AV05 ZXJ

2005 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

71,898 mi
Last recorded71,898 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 71,898 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 May 2014 63,202 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 63,202 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 53,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 43,873 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2011 35,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag light staying on

condensation in nearside rear light lens

Fail 11 May 2010 29,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 29,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26,569 miles

Air bag light on!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2009 26,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2008 19,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 19,562 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AV05 ZXJ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 43,813 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 ZXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 ZXJ registered?

AV05 ZXJ is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AV05 ZXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 ZXJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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